Mel Kiper Mock Draft: 5 boldest calls from NFL analyst's latest update

Modified Feb 29, 2024 06:46 GMT

Mel Kiper has had some changes to his mock draft

#2) Broncos draft Russell Wilson's successor in JJ McCarthy

Is JJ McCarthy the Broncos' quarterback of the future?

It is no secret that the Denver Broncos will abandon Russell Wilson when the new league year starts. But there are still intriguing options at his position, like Kirk Cousins, who may have just ended his tenure as a Minnesota Viking.

But instead, Kiper believes Sean Payton is cleaning house and going for a rookie in JJ McCarthy. He may not have the experience, but he does have the potential and winning pedigree, claiming the national college title with Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines.

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Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.

Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Andre is always on the lookout for fresh perspectives in a story and ensures complete factual accuracy by double-checking all information before using it in his articles. He has an innate understanding of how to present information in an efficient and compelling way.

Outside the writing realm, Andre is a professional licensed teacher. His hobbies include watching UFC, MotoGP, playing the piano, and travelling.

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